Corrigan looks sure to lead Leinster
Corrigan has almost fully recovered from the broken arm he suffered playing for Ireland against Italy eight weeks ago. He took a full part in yesterday's training session in Dublin and seems set to lead the side.
Further good news for Leinster is that Shane Horgan is almost fully recovered. Leinster Lions spokesman Tom McCormack said yesterday: "He is gone past the 75% mark which is a very good sign."
Leinster will, however, keep their cards close to the chest.
Coach Matt Williams has refused to under-estimate Perpigan, particularly after watching them take Munster apart in a Pool game earlier this season and then pushing them all the way at Thomond Park.
"They are clearly a quality side with a lot of passion and skill. They appear to be different from some other French sides in that they are not afraid to attack away from home."
Perpignan's Manny Edmonds agreed, declaring that playing away from home is no longer a mental barrier.
"Lansdowne Road holds no fears for us but we understand what a bonus it is for Leinster to play this game at home," said Edmonds.
"The biggest thing about our quarter-final was getting over the barrier of winning away."
"Everything now is a bonus for this club. The coach set us two targets at the start of the season to reach the French championship play-offs and the Heineken Cup quarter-finals. I don't think we have exceeded those expectations because as a side, we were always confident in our own ability. But the win over Llanelli has taken a bit of pressure off.
"I played at Lansdowne Road in 1993 with Australian Schools and one of my opponents was none other than my Perpignan team-mate Phil Murphy.
"Matt Williams coached me with the Waratahs in the seasons of '98 and '99. Unfortunately for him, we didn't perform in the second of those seasons and he left.
"He is a great strategist and, since he has been in Ireland, he has proved himself, taking Leinster to Celtic League title and the Heineken Cup semi-finals.
"I think our 23-12 defeat on Friday to Stade Francais will make us even more motivated for Sunday. Losing at home can never be a good thing but hopefully we'll crack some of the errors we made in time for the semi-final.
"It wasn't our best match and that has to be down in part to the tough quarter-final at Llanelli. Having said that, we are a professional outfit and we should be able to recuperate in time we do it every other week.
"It was also one of those nights for my kicking but hopefully I've got rid of all the ghosts
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